Tulipa House
Residential Care
16 March 2023
Tulipa House Limited
31 beds
About Tulipa House
Tulipa House is a 31-bed residential care home located on Shottendane Road in Margate, Kent. It provides care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is operated by Tulipa House Limited and was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in March 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement.
The home's position within Margate places it within reach of local healthcare services and community facilities in the coastal town. As a medium-sized care home, it aims to support residents with age-related conditions and dementia-specific care needs. Current residents and their families should review the detailed CQC inspection report for specific information about care standards, safety measures, and areas identified for improvement during the assessment.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Tulipa House, consider asking...
- 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
- 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
- 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
- 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
- 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Tulipa House, look out for...
- 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
- 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
- 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
- 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
- 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?
Could the NHS fund Tulipa House's fees?
The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.
Location
13 Shottendane Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4NA
Tulipa House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 16 March 2023
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